2016 Spring Evening Class Details
When: Lecture - Monday Evenings 5:30pm – 8:15pm
Lab - Tuesday Evenings 5:30pm - 7:30pm
January 4th to March 25th (4 Units)
Course Number and Section: FS167
Location: Lecture - Sweeny Hall 313
Lab - MacQuarrie Hall 526
From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab to the Courtroom
This fun and interactive look at the role of Forensics in a Criminal Investigation will provide a basic overview of how forensic scientists and crime scene investigators apply science to help solve crimes and exonerate the innocent.
Through a combination of lecture, guest speakers, crime scene processing and basic lab exercises, students will be exposed to methods and techniques used to identify, collect, and analyze different types of physical evidence. Emphasis will be given to trace evidence, DNA evidence, bloodstain patterns, firearms, tool marks, fingerprints, questioned documents, drugs, arson, explosives, computer forensics and courtroom testimony.
This course is transferable to a California State University!
Forensic Science in the Real World: From Crime Scene to the Crime Laboratory to the Courtroom
In my presentation, I will share my path to a career in Forensic Science and what the requirements and duties are for someone that would be interested in a career as a Criminalist/Forensic Scientist.
Additionally, I will discuss the various sections Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory and provide an overview of how science is used to analyze physical evidence from the crime scene to help solve crimes and exonerate the innocent.
The difference between Forensics in “Real-Life” and Forensics on “T.V.” will also be emphasized!
Criminal Investigation
In this class students will learn the fundamentals of crime investigation; techniques of crime scene search and recording; collection and preservation of physical evidence; use of scientific aids; modus operandi processes; sources of information; interviewing techniques.
This course is transferable to a California State University!
2016 Spring Evening Class Details
When: Thursday Evenings 6:00pm – 9:10pm
February 4th to May 26th (3 Units)
Course Number and Section: AJ041 / 48713
Administration of Justice Building, Room 1
2016 Spring Evening Class Details
When: Wednesday Evenings 6:30pm – 10:20pm
January 4th to March 25th (4 Units)
Course Number and Section: 00061 ADMJ-061.-01
Administration of Justice Building, S56
My classes are intended for non-science majors seeking a career in the criminal justice system and individuals currently working in the criminal justice system; however, I invite and welcome anyone who has an interest in any aspect of Crime Scene Investigation/ Forensic Science (Making A Murderer, C.S.I. and Dexter fans welcomed!)
Crime Scene...
Lab...
Court Room!
Forensic Molecular Biology
History, scientific concepts, methods, practices, instrumentation, interpretation, statistics and court issues of forensic DNA analysis via lectures, hands-on activities/laboratories, and videos. Collection, documentation and preservation of biological evidence, bioethics, QA, validation, admissibility and training will also be covered.
Laboratories will be held throughout the semester. These will include: Proper collection methods, Microscopy/Presumptive tests, DNA Extractions, Quantification of DNA, multiplex PCR amplification of STRs (autosomal and Y), capillary electrophoresis, computer Short Tandem Repeats (STR) data analysis, and moot court testimony.
This course is transferable to a California State University!